Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NICU - Cardiopulmonary (Nights)

Tanner Health • Carrollton, GA

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About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs cardiopulmonary duties according to hospital policy and procedure under general supervision. Duties can include administering respiratory treatments, airway management, ventilator management, blood gases, and other noninvasive cardiology procedures. The therapist is expected to provide a high level of customer service, actively participate in continuous quality improvement, and serve as a resource to other employees.

Requirements

• Associate degree or two years of college coursework.
• One year of related experience and working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• Respiratory Care Professional credential.
• Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
• At least one year of Level III NICU experience at Tanner or another Level III NICU facility.
• Attend the S.T.A.B.L.E. baby course within 18 months of employment.
• Become certified in NRP, PALS, and ACLS within 10 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory treatments.
• Perform airway management.
• Manage ventilators.
• Perform blood gases.
• Perform other noninvasive cardiology procedures.
• Provide a high level of customer service.
• Participate in the continuous quality improvement process.
• Serve as a resource to other employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree